Still no home for Ally... Update Post 35

[krazyaboutkatz]

Julie, I'm so glad to hear that another PT'er will be able help Ally. I can't wait to find out who it is.

[Freedom]

OK. Deep breath. Letting the cat out of the bag.

I have agreed to foster Ally.

Like all of you, I feel for Julie, and for Ally. And time is running short.

I was watching this thread develop praying that a better solution would appear. I have not even told my dad yet.

All I can say is what I have told Julie: I am willing to give it a try. I don't know what my clowder will think about this. You know cats are matriarchal. I have 6 females, one is an alpha queen. Julie thinks Ally is an alpha. No idea how Ally will adapt to a dog, older, smaller, slower than her.

If someone has a better option, PLEASE step forward, I won't have my feelings hurt, for sure.

I think we are all just trying to figure out what is best for Ally; and she is making this a challenge. I agree with all of you, rehoming her from here will be easier.

As I told Julie, all I can do is try. The rest is unpredictable. I have a lot of kitties, and no extra rooms to keep one separate.

If it doesn't work, I have never rehomed a cat before and will be asking all of YOU for help, ha ha.

Craftlady, if the offer still stands, I sure would appreciate that Bachs Rescue Remedy!!! Here is what I know about Ally, and I am sure Julie can added to this: 5 year old spayed female, likely an alpha. Gets agressive with others - feline, human, doesn't matter. I haven't been able to figure out WHEN she gets upset, but Julie may be able to add to this.

Next, let me give an update about things here:
1. Monday - tomorrow! - Sugar goes in for her cataract surgery. Please keep her in your PT prayers. There will be 6 to 8 weeks of eye drops and follow up visits to the eye specialist; that will overlap with Ally's arrival, I guess. I will have to make certain Ally does not scratch the cornea or anything else on Sugar!!
2. After a preliminary exam, I learned last Monday that I need 2 new knees. Sigh. Will learn more this week from the results of the xrays and the blood work. Getting out and about is a challenge just now.

So, this is how things stand. I look forward to meeting Miss Ally, and I really hope she does a bit better in the social graces area!!!!

[Catty1]

Freedom - how wonderful!

Might I suggest you borrow a dog cage, and cover it with a large blanket. We used to do that at a boarding kennel I worked at for overflow, and it kept the cat from freaking out and feeling exposed.

Plus, it is big enough you can get in with Ally and bond with her. And the others can sniff her, they can all get slowly acquainted.

Maybe tell your dad you are FOSTERING Ally.

[Freedom]

Yeah, well, the one and only time I FOSTERED, it lasted all of half an hour and I said I could never let her go! So Dad will see right through THAT story line!

[Catty1]

There are SO many failed fosters here....lol

Hey - ask your DAD to foster her! hee hee hee Then he will be able to give her up NO PROBLEM (yah right!)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Freedom, I'm so glad that you're able to do this. I hope that everything will go smoothly.

[Catty1]

Freedom - you are in Rhode Island...that is closer to Jen and Jenn than Bahrain is!

All I am saying, is I think there are a couple of backup fosters here if things get too much for you.

HUGS!

[Craftlady]

Freedom,
No problem just let me know when you get Alley.
What I will also need to know is Alley's background before she came to Julie.
That will help in the remedy mixing.
During Thumper's reiki treatment today we talked about situation with Alley and she felt certain that it's fixable and she will be a new kitty after the remedy is all gone. We are doing a website for the gal I will send you the link via pm (whe it's up and running) so you can read more about remedies.

[orangemm]

This whole thing is simply amazing! The miracles people here accomplish just blow me away; whether it's Boomer or Ally, so many folks just step up to the plate and get things done. I am in awe.

And, yes, put me down for a donation!!!

[Freedom]

Craftlady - Julie found Ally as a 4 week old kitten! Don't know how much we can learn prior to THAT?, ha ha. But Julie will need to pipe in here to add some info.

Thanks everyone. Dad is sitting here in shock, now that he has stopped hollering at me. So I appreciate all the positive support from everyone here!!!

[catlover4ever]

I'm in Connecticut, if Ally is flown into NY I can definately do a transport through Conn to RI. Just let me know if you need something like that. I'm also in for a donation of money to transport her.